irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $17KSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS PURSUING STUDIES IN THE HORTICULTURE SCIENCES, DEC SCHOLARSHIPS TO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEMBERS TO ATTEND NGC APPROVED COURSES ON HORTICULTURE, DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Arboretum Maintenance
Manages and maintains a community arboretum to promote natural beauty and environmental awareness
Horticulture and Floral Design Workshops
Monthly educational events covering topics such as plant troubleshooting, pruning, lawn alternatives, and seasonal floral design; open to members and the public
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to qualified students pursuing studies in horticulture sciences and to junior high school students; also offers scholarships for members to attend NGC-approved courses
Youth Gardening Program
Engages children ages 3 to 6 through activities like Teddy Bear's Picnic, including garden tours and hands-on learning during National Gardening Week
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
- Deliver educational programming in horticulture and floral designHosts monthly membership meetings from April through November featuring educational presentations, member displays in horticulture and floral design, and expert-led workshops on plant care, garden photography, lawn alternatives, and traditional line arrangements. Offers public workshops on seasonal floral design and smartphone photography techniques.
- Provide public horticultural advice and outreachPartners with the Emma S. Clark Library to host public gardening advice sessions where members answer plant-related questions, and organizes a plant troubleshooting program during membership meetings.
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Youth Outdoor & Conservation Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Award scholarships for horticulture and environmental studiesProvides scholarships to local students, including junior high school students, for college, camps, and National Garden Clubs (NGC)-approved courses in horticulture, design, and environmental topics.
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Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
- Manage arboretum and conduct tree plantingManages the operations of an arboretum and engages in tree planting and removal of unsightly billboards as part of community conservation and improvement efforts.
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Public Garden Tours and Events 1 activity
- Organize field trips and garden tours for members and childrenArranges private field trips to horticulturally diverse gardens for members and hosts garden tours for young children as part of National Gardening Week programming.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Support food banks and collaborate with VeteransProvides support to food banks and partners with Veterans as part of community service initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants$46K56%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$28K34%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$17K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$686K
Cash$24K
Investments$404K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$686K
Liquid reserves75.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +30.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- BARBARA DEBREE — BOARD MEMBER
- KARIN RYAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGUERITE TARJAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MILLIE DINDA — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY MENDELL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Alice Raimondo Partner — Horticulture consultant from CCE who presents plant troubleshooting programs.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates with CCE horticulture experts to present educational programming for members.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Horticulture consultant from CCE presents at club events.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Partner — Collaborates with CCE for educational programming on lawn alternatives.
- Emma S. Clark Library Partner — Collaborates to host public gardening advice workshops.
- Library Partner — Co-hosts the Teddy Bear's Picnic event and manages registration through its website.
- Mina Vescera Partner — Nursery/Landscape Specialist from CCE who presents pruning education programs.
- National Garden Clubs Network — Member organization affiliated with National Garden Clubs
- National Garden Clubs Network — Member organization that supports members attending NGC-approved educational courses in horticulture, design, and environmental topics.
- Roxanne Zimmer Partner — CCE presenter who leads educational sessions on lawn alternatives.
- Setauket Neighborhood House Partner — Hosts the Three Village Garden Club's monthly meetings at its facility.
- Tracy Elizabeth Ferraro Partner — Photographer presenting a workshop on garden photography
- Tracy Elizabeth Ferraro Partner — Photographer who presents garden photography workshops for the public.
- Veterans Partner — Works with Veterans on community and conservation initiatives.
- food banks Partner — Collaborates with food banks to support community food security.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Accessible Technology-Enhanced Educationmethodology: accessible_technology_educationBy teaching garden photography using widely available smartphone technology, we lower barriers to participation in horticultural documentation and appreciation, because accessible tools increase public engagement and democratize participation in botanical arts.
- Expert-Led Practical Educationmethodology: expert-led_educationBy delivering practical, problem-solving horticultural education through credentialed experts, we increase gardening success and public adoption of sustainable practices, because trusted, science-based instruction improves outcomes and builds confidence in novice and experienced gardeners alike.
- Horticultural Education and Civic Aesthetic Developmentmethodology: civic_horticulture_and_aesthetic_developmentBy promoting horticultural arts, sciences, and public beautification projects, we advance community environmental awareness and collective stewardship of green spaces, because shared aesthetic values motivate sustainable engagement and civic pride.
- Member-Driven Experiential Learningmethodology: member-engaged_educationBy combining governance, exhibitions, and peer-led knowledge sharing with expert feedback, we sustain engagement and deepen horticultural understanding, because active participation in meaningful, community-recognized practices fosters ownership and continuous learning.
- Youth Engagement Through Experiential Educationmethodology: experiential-educationBy using interactive outdoor events for young children, we cultivate early connections to nature and gardening, because hands-on experiences during formative years build lasting environmental values and future community participation.